Safety precautions

Battery

fDanger

Do not put the battery near fire.

Do not throw the battery into fire or heat it.

Doing so could cause a fire, blowout or ignition.

Do not directly solder, deform, modify or disassemble the battery.

Do not connect the positive and nega- tive terminals.

Doing so could cause heat generation, electric shock or fire.

When carrying or storing the battery, always put it into the case to protect the terminals. Do not carry or store it with a key chain or other metal item.

Doing so could cause heat generation, electric shock or fire.

Do not directly connect the battery to the power outlet or the slot of car cigarette lighter.

Do not use or leave the battery at a place with high temperatures such as under direct sunlight, in the car in the hot sun, or near a heater.

Doing so could cause a fire, burn or injury due to liquid leak, heat generation, blowout or other reason.

fWarning

Do not touch or hold the battery with wet hands.

Doing so could cause an electric shock or failure.

Do not use a battery whose package is scratched or damaged.

Doing so could cause a blowout or heat gen- eration.

Do not leave the battery within the reach of infants or children.

If you notice an abnormality such as abnormal sound, abnormally high tem- perature, burnt odor or smoke during use, perform the following steps:

1 Immediately remove the battery carefully.

2 Contact your dealer or the Olympus Service Station for service. Leaving it could cause a fire or burn.

Do not soak the battery in freshwater or seawater or let the terminals get wet.

Stop using the battery if you notice discoloration, deformation, or other abnormality.

If recharging is not complete after the specified recharging time, stop recharg- ing.

fCaution

Using an unauthorized battery could cause an explosion (or blowout). Dispose of the used battery according to “Disposal of rechargeable battery” (p.9) in this manual.

Do not apply a strong shock to the battery or throw it.

When using the battery for the first time or after not using it for a long time, be sure to recharge it before use.

The battery has a fixed durability. If the battery quickly runs out even after being recharged under specified condi- tions, replace it with a new one.

AC adapter

fWarning

Do not disassemble, repair, or modify

the AC adapter.

Doing so could cause an electric shock or

injury.

Do not use the AC adapter near flam-

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They could swallow the battery. If this happens, immediately consult with a doctor.

mable gas or material (such as petrol,

benzin or thinner).